Published 11:04 pm, Saturday, December 20, 2014

The Rams (6-8) have not allowed a touchdown in three straight games, a franchise record. After consecutive shutouts against the Raiders and Redskins, they surrendered four field goals in a 12-6 loss to NFC West-leading Arizona last week.

Of course they're confident.

"I mean, it's really good," defensive end Chris Long said. "It's great to be a part of it. With the talent we have in the room and the coaching we have, we really believe anything's possible."

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St. Louis is heavily invested in a unit that's stepping up under Gregg Williams. The line, led by Robert Quinn, is all first-rounders; high-dollar linebackers James Laurinaitis and Alec Ogletree are jousting for the team tackle lead; and a young, hard-hitting secondary is beginning to jell.

Larry Fitzgerald was neutralized last week with seven catches for just 30 yards.

The Giants (5-9) have improved recently, too, putting it together in consecutive double-digit wins after losing seven straight. Beckham's breakout has been a welcome distraction for a franchise mulling the future of 68-year-old coach Tom Coughlin.

Last week, Beckham had a dozen receptions for 143 yards and three touchdowns against Washington.

"We're not going to try and force records for him," Giants quarterback Eli Manning said. "But if we have good matchups, then we'll keep getting him the ball."